Movement analysis with SkillSpectorVersion 1.0 Last update: 14/05-2008 velocity and so on. 2. 3. Direct movement analysis image for image. Video overlay movement analysis Video overlay movement analysis gives the option to compare current movements with earlier executed movements. angles. The following analysis are available: 1. . Kinematic movement analysis Kinematic movement analysis is a thorough analysis of positions. Movement comparison through video overlay. For most sports skills its certain position that's important which leaves this feature as the first step in skill analysis.What is SkillSpector SkillSpector is a software program for video based movement analysis. Direct movement analysis Direct movement analysis is based on the simple option for image by image navigation in the video sequence. segments and centre of gravity. Hopefully it will show improved effect of the training. Kinematic movement analysis. All analysis can be made on joints. Create new SkillSpector sequence (File->New Sequence) 3.Movement walk through using video navigation First step in movement analysis is the direct walk through image by image of the recording. . Open video file (Digitizing->Open Video (*. It's also possible to use the slider in the status bar (lower right corner of the software). This is done using SkillSpector in these easy steps: 1.avi) ) When the video is loaded it's possible to use the keyboard (right and left arrow) for image by image navigation in the video sequence. Start SkillSpector 2. When the mouse button is released the video position has been set. 3.Video on Video movement comparison It's possible to view 2 videos at the same time for comparison. This is the few steps to do the comparison analysis: 1. User the left and right arrow button to move the overlay video image by image with respect to the original video. Position in time: Press Shift button. Press the shift button and use the up and down keys to change the opacity. Changing the amount of overlay (opacity): Its possible to change the amount of image overlay also called opacity. 4. .avi) Open ”overlay” video file (Analysis->Overlay->Open Video (*. 2. Start SkillSpector Create new SkillSpector sequence (File->New Sequence) Open video file (Digitizing->Open Video (*.avi) When both video files has been loaded it's possible to move the “overlay” video with respect to the original video file: Physical position: Press Shift and Ctrl button. Point and click the left mouse button in the video image and position the video by moving the mouse. 4. 3. 3.Kinematic movement analyse Video based kinematisk movement analysis is done in the following steps: 1. As an alternative it's possible to use you own physical person as a calibration object. This type of calibration is not very accurate but can be used in repeatable attempts with the same person or as a fast alternative before the design of a complete study. The only input is the persons height. The calibration using you own person is based on the fact that you height is equal to the length between the fingers. 2. 6. Heels – Middle of the feet Right finger tip Left finger tip Top of head . The object could be of any shape but most often a square frame. Calibration object In order for SkillSpector to calculate the kinematic information (absolute position of choosen points) a calibration object is used with at least 4 positions known. 4 3 2 1 Digitizing this type of calibration object the following positions has to be marked: 1. 2. Filmning of the movement Filmning of the calibration object Video capture Digitizing of the movement Digitizing of the calibration object Data analysis If SkillCapture is used it's possible to combine both filming and capture and go straight to the digitizing process. 4. Important for the calibration frame/object is that it's stable and does not change form or size. 5. The only information that is not stored in the SkillSpector data file is the actual video. It's not possible to use wide angle lenses if kinematic analysis is performed. Also it's important that the camera is not moved during filming. Only a short sequence is needed. A new SkillSpector sequence file is created by activating in the menu: File->New Sequence Open video file When creating a new SkillSpector sequence the is no video file associated.avi) By 3D analysis it's important with multiple “views” of the same movement in order for to calculate the correct movement information. Filming of the calibration object Place the calibration object at the same position as the movement was performed. As with a Word document all kinematic data is stored in a file on the harddrive.Filming of the movement In order to use the video sequence for kinematic analysis it's important that the camera is perpendicular to the movement. For 2D movement analysis it's important only to associate one video file. Thus it's important to keep the SkillSpector data file and video files close together. Important is that the video files is captured as AVI files. The only thing stored in the SkillSpector data file about the video is the name and the location. In order to associate a video file (the movement) activate in the menu: Digitizing->Open Video (*. If SkillCapture for some reason can not be used alternative software (like VirtualDUB or MovieMaker) can be used to capture the filming. Definition of model and calibration Activate from the menu: Sequence->Model Wizard . Video capture The filming can be captured to the computer in different ways. If SkillCapture is used the video files is directly accessible on the hard drive. Create new SkillSpector Sequence When you work with movement analysis in SkillSpector it's important to understand where the information is stored. After the digitizing has been started it can not be changed.Choose from the list “Digitizing Model Profiles” the model that is needed for the analysis. Digitizing Calibration. right side or maybe full body model where all body joints has to be digitized. In this first phase it's the movement that we need to digitized activate from the menu: Digitizing- . Choose from the list “Calibration Profile” the object that has to be used of calculating the kinematic information of the movement. In digitizing Movement it's possible to digitize movement and in Digitizing Calibration it's possible to digitize the calibration object. When the model has been chosen select “Next”. When SkillCapture is in “Video Viewing its possible to do direct video navigation and video overlay analysis. It's important to choose the correct digitizing model from the start. Digitizing of the movement In SkillSpector there is three different “Modes”: Video viewing. It could be something like left leg. The calibration can be changed at any time during the analysis but the model can not. Digitizing Movement. In SkillSpector every position to be digitized has it's own zoom and scroll position. The context menu is activated by clicking with the right mouse button in the video image. If the mouse button is released inside the sneak zoom window the point is digitized. Sneak Zoom is an option that is activated by holding down the left mouse button close to the position to digitize. In some situations it's necessary to have good view of the complete movement but still need to zoom to view the actual position to digitize. This can be done through the menu: Digitizing->Mode->Calibration or using the toolbar. A position of the movement is digitized by moving the mouse to the position (displayed in “Point to Digitize”) in the video image and the left mouse button is clicked. In some situation it can be difficult to the accurate position but there is several options to improve the digitizing. This means that SkillSpector adjusts zoom and scroll position according to what previous has been defined. Zoom A common method to get closer to the position is to use the zoom. After a short time a small zoom window will show. If the position can not be found in the sneak zoom window the mouse is just moved out of the window and released. To the left of “Point to digitize” the side (left. In this window it's possible to find the accurate position. . none) will be displayed. The name of the position will displayed in the field “Point to digitize”.>Mode->Movement. Open calibration video In order to work with the calibration object it's important the you switch to SkillSpector's calibration Mode. Sneak Zoom Sneak Zoom is another alternative to zoom. right. From the status bar it's possible to follow the positions that needs digitizing. If it's need that all positions uses the same zoom and scroll position it can be done from the SkillSpector context menu. In the menu that shows the item “Freeze Zoom/Position” is used. 4. Inertia For all information under 1 it's also possible for certain models to analyse the centre of gravity. Digitizing of the calibration object Digitizing the calibration object it's important that the correct position is found and that the points defined in the object is followed from 1 to the last point. 2. (Transform Data?). 3.If the calibration object is not in the same video file as the movement its possible to open the video file with the calibration object. Data analysis After the kinematic information has been generated it's possible to view a lot of different data of the movement. Joint angle. segment angle velocity and acceleration. velocity and acceleration. Middle of feet (heels) Right finger tip Left finger tip Top of head Calculation of the kinematic movement information After the digitizing of the calibration object the switching to Movement will ask for calculation of the kinematic movement information. Using Posture calibration 4 positions has to be digitized: 1. 3. 2. 4. If everything is ready just activate “Yes”. joint angle velocity and joint angle acceleration. Position. All analysis can be opened from the menu Analysis. Segment angle. Open the calibration video file using the menu: Digitizing->Open Video (*. 1.avi). .